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Topic: Will not have access to Atripla for a little while (Read 1160 times)

I tried to get my prescription, but my insurance ran out and I need to get it renewed..However, I am unable to do that until next week! I'll be off my meds for the first time in over a year and am a little scared..I mean obviously when I'm gonna go str8 to my doc once I do get my insurance back, and let him know about my treatment interruption, but do I run a big risk or resistance or illness from being off of Atripla for a week or 2? Will I have to end up switching meds, or do u think my doc will tell me to continue?

There was a big commotion at the clinic the otherday because prescribing doc was on sick leave and other docs at a conference overseas. While nurses understand that people with their lab results unchanged (UD...) should keep with there combo they have no authority to write an Rx. There was a big mess and big distress amoung some of the psychologically frail patients. The chief nurse came to me, a desesperate look in her eyes:- how are you going to do ? do you need meds urgently- I don't mind: I have a 4 months stock- could you please help some of these people- sure, anyone on the same combo as I, here ?- No.... (which is why I keep stock... I am sorry I can not help others on one hand, but I understand noone could help me out if in need...)

If the problem is only about insurrance and you can not get help from ASO or ER, I would rather pay hard cash for the meds than take any risk.

If you are in the US you may find help... I live in socialized health care environment. It has some good points, but, people lose a sense of community support

If you can borrow pills from a friend you can give them back later , skipping a dose once every 15 days should be safe enough to build a small stock or return to the person who has helped you.

Hope this helps (a bit)

Eric

PS: some people on this forum once reported being off meds for a week by accident and that not been a problem. but 2 weeks... that is an interruption, i guess

PPS: here, found a pharmacist who apparently does not mind about making 'mistakes' in her files... She has been very helpfull, you may try this venue (especially with a smaller independant pharmacy who would love to have a new customer)

Thanks to a great person on here, who also lives in my city..I now have another week and a half worth of Atripla..He is no longer on Atripla and had extra he was willing to give me..I am so grateful for how nice people can be here..And now I can learn from this mistake and get everything taken care of..Thanks so much!!